Senior Principal Research Scientist — High-Temp Materials

Northrop Grumman; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Research Scientist – Level 4 in Promontory, UT. The role leads technical roadmaps and develops high-temperature materials, including phenolic and carbon-based TPS materials, supporting multiple programs.

You will design subscale components, develop manufacturing processes, and present data to customers while coordinating across NG locations. A DoD clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or related field with 8 years of professional experience; OR Master’s with 6 years; OR PhD with 4 years of experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience with material selection, development, and characterization of high temperature materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory testing techniques and experience conducting experiments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop technical roadmap including selection and characterization of new high temperature materials
• Design and develop subscale components, test specimens, and fixtures
• Develop manufacturing processes with new TPS materials
• Presentation of data and recommendations to internal and external customers
• Leading or supporting failure investigations
• Production support and material testing for a variety of programs and NG locations
• Write instructions/planning for execution of fabrication, assembly, and testing of TPS materials
• Review and author material and production specifications
• Coordinate and schedule work through multiple organizations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

High-temperature materials

Material selection & development

Laboratory testing techniques

Experimentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Material Science or related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Research Scientist – Level 4 in Promontory, UT. The role leads technical roadmaps and develops high-temperature materials, including phenolic and carbon-based TPS materials, supporting multiple programs.

You will design subscale components, develop manufacturing processes, and present data to customers while coordinating across NG locations. A DoD clearance is required or obtainable.